As every parent knows, children are not adults in tiny bodies. Their development, needs, and care are different. This is especially true in medical care. Diseases (like cancer) may have similar names for adults and children, but the presentation, treatment, and prognosis can be very different. In a series of six webinars, Healwell teams up with experts in pediatric care to bring you in depth information on pediatric pathologies. If you want to be part of the team working with children in a clinical setting, this knowledge is essential. If you are curious, but unsure, these webinars will give you an informed introduction.
You can take one, two, or all six online courses.
Note: Completion of all six courses is required for acceptance into our Pediatric Massage in the Clinical Setting course.
Introduction to Pediatric Cancers
2 CEUs
Instructors: Kerry Jordan and Rebecca Sturgeon
Explore the significant differences between pediatric and adult cancer care, the effects of cancer care on childhood development, and explore the pathology of common pediatric cancers.
Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
1 CEU
Instructor: Dr. Shana Jacobs
Join pediatric cancer expert, Dr. Shana Jacobs, to learn about BMT. Dr. Jacobs will discuss the delivery and experience of BMT for pediatric cancer patients and the whole family system.
Introduction to Pediatric Cardio-Pulmonary Conditions
1 CEU
Instructor: Rebecca Sturgeon
Learn about some of the most common pediatric cardio-pulmonary pathologies treated in a hospital setting.
Introduction to Pediatric Neurological and Autoimmune Conditions
2 CEUs
Instructors: Kerry Jordan and Rebecca Sturgeon
Learn about some of the most common pediatric neurological and autoimmune pathologies treated in a hospital setting.
Common Treatments for Serious Pediatric Conditions
2 CEUs
Instructors: Cal Cates
Learn about some of the most common treatments and side effects experienced by hospitalized pediatric patients affected by serious illness.
End of Life Issues in Pediatric Care
2 CEUs
Instructors: Cal Cates and Regina Tosca
Healwell’s own Cal Cates and Regina Tosca, LCSW, team up to talk about the elephant in the room. Explore the tenderness, the difficulty, and the humanity of death and dying in the pediatric care setting.